1 - Remember to make a mental
note of the location of the nadir before reconfiguring the tripod.
I usually stand on the "nadir" or use an object to mark out the
spot.

2 - Make another mental note of
the height of the lens where the previous images where shot at to
properly set up the tripod.

3 - This set up is only possible
with a tripod that is capable of spreading its legs approximately
80° or more. These types of tripods are generally capable of
low level shooting. You only need to spread the two front legs
wider than normal.

4 - Use a hot shoe level to make
sure the camera is leveled.

5 - When adjusting how far to
tilt the tripod forward, be careful not to push too far. In a
windy location the tripod can tip over. Make sure there is
enough weight at the rear or simply use your hands to support the
tripod.

6- Slide the camera to its
farthest position on the upper arm.

7 - Adjust the center focusing
point of the camera to the center of the nadir that you've marked
out.

8 - Release the shutter via timer
or remote control.

CONS: Due to the width of the two front
tripod legs, approximately 5 feet (depending on the size of your
tripod), this may not be possible in some locations.

PROS:
Great for long exposures.

In

An alternative of the
technique above when space is limited.

Notes on the image
above:

1
- Adjust the two front tripod legs.

2
- In case the tripod's legs slips, ready your left hand
to catch the camera.

3
- The right foot is the main holding point. The
left foot prevents the front tripod legs from slipping
back.

NOTES:

1 - Similar to the previous
technique, make a note of the center of the nadir and height
of the lens where the previous images were taken at before
reconfiguring the tripod.

2 - Use a hot shoe level to make
sure the camera is leveled.

3 - Notice the rear leg is
extended to it's second extension while the two front legs uses only
the first extension. This of course depends on how high you
want to shoot.

4 - Slide the camera to its
farthest position on the upper arm.

5 - Adjust the center focusing
point of the camera to the center of the nadir that you've marked
out.

6 - Release the shutter via timer
or remote control.

CONS: If you're not careful, (1) there
is a possibility that the tripod may slip. (2) If you lose your
footage and/or balance, damage to your camera and/or lens is
inevitable. You've been WARNED.

PROS:
Once familiar with this technique it is faster to set up than the
previous technique.

A quick tip...

The techniques above requires the
adjustment of the camera to it's
farthest position on the upper arm
of the Nodal Ninja 3.

To quickly reposition the camera back to the
entrance pupil setting, as
an aid, I've screwed in these
scrap metal to mark out the exact
location of the camera mount.